Tag Archives: ribbons

Racing across the world exposes dirty linen (Belle)

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Apparently I was “the worst-prepared contestant” the programme makers of Race Across the World had ever seen. When I arrived at the starting point I didn’t even have a rucksack. The BBC production team forced me to fashion one out … Continue reading →

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Black and white bearded ballerina (Rousse)

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Dreamaticus

I was astonished at the beauty of the framed black and white photograph. It depicted a bearded ballerina in the foetal position, arms wrapped around his knees, his long feet shod in ribboned pointes. KD (recently deceased) had put a … Continue reading →

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Pugs, police and a miniature sports car (Belle)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I developed an internet search training course for pugs and their owners and left my colleague in charge. Meanwhile, I set out to buy some ribbons but ended up as the passenger in a chrome and burgundy sports car. It … Continue reading →

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Mrs Moon takes new premises (Belle)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Squealing excitedly, I dragged my sister towards the early Victorian end of terrace shop front. “Look. How wonderful. Mrs Moon’s new shop”. Pressing my nose to the window, I could see honeyed wooden floors, 1970s rainbow-coloured ‘ribbon curtains’ and an … Continue reading →

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Rousse roller-blades, writes proposals, and collects cast-offs

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Late for work, I struggled to roller-blade uphill over the cobbles of Edinburgh’s Old Town in pursuit of the overweight female folk singer. The early morning street cleaners were a further obstacle, especially when they took pleasure in “accidentally” spraying … Continue reading →

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Crime by letters and Vera Wang (Rousse)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The criminals’ mission had been to kidnap a toddler. They were stealing to order. Only a child who shared the famous surname would do. Unfortunately, in their confusion the kidnappers had targeted a child whose surname was Smith. We had … Continue reading →

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